22 Jun 2022

Restaurants consider price rises as food costs go up

From Morning Report, 7:42 am on 22 June 2022

Dining out could cost a few extra bucks as the cost of living hits a sector on the rebound from a string of covid-related lockdowns.

In a survey just out, restaurateurs say they are worried customers struggling with the cost of living will stop dining out, yet many businesses need to increase menu prices to cover soaring food prices.

It comes as consumer confidence has reached its lowest level since the 80s, and household budgets feel the squeeze.

Amy Williams has the story.